khấc
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Definition
Noun: A small, V-shaped cut or indentation made into the surface of an object, typically for the purpose of marking, measuring, or securing something.
Usage
The word "khấc" refers specifically to a notch or nick. It is used to describe a physical groove or cut, often serving a functional purpose like holding an object in place or marking a measurement.
Examples
- Anh ấy dùng dao tạo một khấc nhỏ trên thân cây để đánh dấu đường đi. (He used a knife to make a small notch on the tree trunk to mark the path.)
- Cái cân này có những khấc để chỉ từng lạng một. (This scale has notches to indicate each ounce.)
- Mắc dây vào khấc trên cột cho chắc. (Hook the rope onto the notch on the post to secure it.)
Advanced Usage
- trơ khấc: This is a compound adjective describing a state of being completely empty, bare, or stripped of everything, often to the point of looking desolate. It evokes the image of something being notched or cut away until nothing is left.
- Cánh đồng sau mùa gặt trơ khấc. (The field after harvest is completely bare.)
Variants and Related Words
- Khía (noun): A groove, score, or furrow. While similar, "khía" can imply a longer, more linear groove compared to the often smaller, distinct "khấc".
- Rãnh (noun): A ditch, trench, or channel. This refers to a larger, deeper groove or furrow.
Synonyms
- Vết khía: A scored mark.
- Vết cắt: A cut.
- Đường rạch: A scored line.
Notes
"Khấc" is a concrete noun. Its primary meaning is a physical notch. The compound "trơ khấc" is a common figurative extension of this meaning.